Coverage dated September 3, 2026 to September 5, 2026
Worried about winter damage? Fall home maintenance can protect your home from a costly claim
Headline from ABC 17 Mid-Missouri
The maintenance you do this fall decides whether winter damage gets paid for or billed to you. Home insurance covers damage that’s sudden and accidental, not deterioration that builds up over months, so a leak that traces back to a worn roof or a blocked gutter gets denied.
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The maintenance you do this fall decides whether winter damage gets paid for or billed to you. Home insurance covers damage that’s sudden and accidental, not deterioration that builds up over months, so a leak that traces back to a worn roof or a blocked gutter gets denied.
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